IBM InfoSphere Information Server 9.1/11.3/11.5 Installation access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 9.1/11.3/11.5. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Installation. The manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2017-1468. The attack must be carried out locally. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 9.1/11.3/11.5 (Reporting Software). This issue affects an unknown code block of the component Installation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-264. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 9.1, 11.3, and 11.5 could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges by placing arbitrary files in installation directories. IBM X-force ID: 128467.

The bug was discovered 07/31/2017. The weakness was presented 08/02/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at ibm.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-1468 since 11/30/2016. An attack has to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a simple authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The exploit is available at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 100099†). See VDB-104754, VDB-104752 and VDB-104751 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-1468 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-1468
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-104753
X-Force: 128467
SecurityFocus: 100099 - IBM InfoSphere Information Server CVE-2017-1468 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/02/2017 22:32
Updated: 06/15/2024 10:27
Changes: 08/02/2017 22:32 (62), 11/03/2019 08:34 (4), 01/07/2021 07:59 (2), 06/15/2024 10:27 (23)
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